Economy
ADP’s Big Miss
ADP’s Big Miss
One month does not make a trend, but today's ADP report included a few reasons for concern.... Read More
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Economy
Wealth Distribution in the U.S.
Wealth Distribution in the U.S.
Posted By Greg Blaha
A comparison of the assets and liabilities of the wealthiest 1% of Americans versus the rest of the country... Read More
Economy
Consumers Use 23% of Credit Limit
Consumers Use 23% of Credit Limit
Posted By Greg Blaha
Credit limits in the U.S. have surpassed pre-crisis levels, but utilization rates remain low.... Read More
Economy
Student Loan Debt Has Tripled Since 2005
Student Loan Debt Has Tripled Since 2005
Posted By Greg Blaha
Since 2005, student loan debt has grown at an astronomical rate.... Read More
Economy
Breaking Down Household Debt by Age Group
Breaking Down Household Debt by Age Group
Posted By Greg Blaha
People under 30 hold a relatively small amount of debt compared to other age groups. Student loans make up the largest portion of their debt.... Read More
Economy
Mortgage Origination by Credit Score
Mortgage Origination by Credit Score
Posted By Greg Blaha
Since the housing crash, mortgage originators have lent far less money to people with the riskiest credit scores.... Read More
Economy
Household Debt Delinquency Status
Household Debt Delinquency Status
Posted By Greg Blaha
Household debt broken down by delinquency status... Read More
Currencies
Is China’s Capital Flight Increasing?
Is China’s Capital Flight Increasing?
Posted By Jim Bianco
While capital flight is nothing new for China, evidence is mounting that the trade war has intensified the rate at which money is leaving the country.... Read More
Economy
The Longest Expansion on Record
The Longest Expansion on Record
Posted By Greg Blaha
The current expansion is about to turn 10 years old and become the longest in U.S. history. While it will soon claim the longevity crown, it has lagged in other areas.... Read More
Economy
An Updated Look at the Housing Market
An Updated Look at the Housing Market
Posted By Ryan Malo
An update of the U.S. housing market... Read More
Economy
A Look at the U.S. Government’s Sources of Income
A Look at the U.S. Government’s Sources of Income
Posted By Greg Blaha
How have the different forms of taxes funded the U.S. government throughout the years?... Read More
Economy
Which AGI Groups Create the Most Income Tax Revenue?
Which AGI Groups Create the Most Income Tax Revenue?
Posted By Greg Blaha
The highest earners may pay income tax rates that are almost double that of the average American, but the largest chunk of income tax revenue collected by the IRS comes from households earning between $100K and $200K.... Read More
Economy
One-Third of U.S. Citizens Have No Income Tax Liability
One-Third of U.S. Citizens Have No Income Tax Liability
Posted By Greg Blaha
Roughly one-third of U.S. citizens have no income tax liability.... Read More
Economy
Tax Rates as a Percent of AGI
Tax Rates as a Percent of AGI
Posted By Greg Blaha
The average taxpayer in the U.S. paid 14.01% on their adjusted gross income between 2001 and 2016.... Read More
Economy
A History of the Highest & Lowest Tax Brackets
A History of the Highest & Lowest Tax Brackets
Posted By Greg Blaha
A historical look at the highest and lowest tax brackets since 1913... Read More
Economy
Comparing State Income & Sales Taxes
Comparing State Income & Sales Taxes
Posted By Greg Blaha
A look at each state's income tax as well as sales tax rates... Read More
Economy
Where Has Job Growth Come From?
Where Has Job Growth Come From?
Posted By Greg Blaha
Small and mid-sized companies have accounted for the large majority of job creation since 2005.... Read More
Economy
Who Has Obtained Jobs Since 2009?
Who Has Obtained Jobs Since 2009?
Posted By Greg Blaha
Jobs have been plentiful for college grads, but jobs for those less educated are still difficult to find.... Read More
Economy
LT Outlook: A Look at Unskilled Labor Wages
LT Outlook: A Look at Unskilled Labor Wages
Posted By Greg Blaha
Unskilled labor currently averages an annual wage of just under $20,000.... Read More
Economy
A Look at China
A Look at China
Posted By Jim Bianco
The Chinese economy is struggling. There is hope it will improve, but purchasing managers remain pessimistic.... Read More